Committees
12 August 10
Then full list of BAFTA in New York committees, including contact details.
Finance CommitteeChair: Jeff Cotugno MISSION: To maintain oversight of the Academy’s finances. Develop and administer appropriate and successful financial plans and procedures to ensure the present and future financial health of the Academy while operating within the framework of the BAFTA in New York Inc’s by-laws and overall mission statement. Contact: financeny@bafta.org |
Television CommitteeChair: Charles Tremayne MISSION: To produce entertaining events that showcase British television programming and television trends and introduce British talent to American audiences. The focus is also to educate BAFTA members on challenges facing the television industry on both sides of the Atlantic. We can do this through panel discussions, screenings and one-on-one evenings with particular guests. Also to work on New Media events to bring all the latest in new technology and developments in this area to BAFTA members. Contact: televisionny@bafa.org |
Film CommitteeChair: Liza Burnett Fefferman MISSION: To provide our membership with an environment that fosters the education and advancement of motion picture arts through film screenings, Q&A’s, panel discussions and other events. This may include panels addressing film development or finance, British film weeks to showcase British films in New York and other events to bolster our relationships with film groups such as the Tribeca Film Center, Lincoln Center and the French Institute. Furthermore, we will investigate potential partnerships with screenings to create a 'home base' for BAFTA in New York screenings. Contact: filmny@bafta.org |
Screening CommitteeChair: Jill Hawkins MISSION: To maintain the day to day relationships with the film companies. To present BAFTA in New York as a desirable guild for screenings, with talent when possible. To work with the studios to create successful screening events which create a sense of community among our members. To run the invitations and the RSVP side for all BAFTA in New York events Find out more about the Screening Committee Contact: screeningny@bafta.org |
SponsorshipChair: Merle Kailas MISSION: To provide the backbone for sustainable growth of BAFTA in New York by developing longstanding relationships with our sponsors. To work closely with each sponsor to provide an individual tailored package of benefits, including unique networking and corporate entertaining opportunities, as well as the profile and prestige of being associated with our brand. Contact: sponsorshipny@bafta.org |
Membership ServicesChair: Lisa Harrison MISSION: To coordinate special offers for our members as with special FEDEX rates or Variety subscriptions for example. To create networking events for our members to come together more often on a social basis. Contact: memberservicesny@bafta.org |
Educational OutreachChair: Linda Kahn, MISSION: To work with schools and college groups to expand the role of BAFTA New York in the community. Activities include film screenings for community groups, developing scholarship and mentoring programs for undergraduates in NYC area. Contact: ed_outreachny@bafta.org |
